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M164 HPR

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,392 mi
Last recorded195,392 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 HPR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 195,392 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit bald on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn nail in tread

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

offside rear side light dim

offside rear tyre perished and worn to legal limit

rear plate deteriorated

small rusty hole nearside front outer sill

Pass 9 Sep 2009 187,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight fading on both number plates

slight perrishing on offside rear tyre`s outer sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2008 180,337 miles

both n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

bubble rust started on n/s/outer door seal front

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 177,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 176,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear brakes 'noisy'

rear number plate deteriorating

washers could be better

Pass 22 Aug 2006 171,561 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 171,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no.plate deteriorating

wipers could be better

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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M164 HPR is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M164 HPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M164 HPR registered?

M164 HPR is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M164 HPR safe to buy?

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